Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Davis

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Ellenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7915 US HIGHWAY 301 N STE 101, Ellenton, FL 34222
9417922020
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1295184158 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Davis from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Davis

Dr. Robert Davis is a glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician in Ellenton, FL, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Davis performed 4,795 Medicare services across 3,814 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Davis received a total of $4,762 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Davis is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in FL$ $4,762 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,795
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
3,814
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~533 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram710$162$251
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)696$83$225
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)594$23$74
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)579$52$151
Visual field test, extended555$39$124
Retinal photography (fundus photo)419$23$88
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)385$35$91
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness192$8$65
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye185$18$56
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow102$142$748
Injection of medication into eye69$137$529
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)61$117$294
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser55$225$1,318
New patient office visit (45-59 min)44$113$337
New patient office visit (30-44 min)35$72$218
Eye exam, established patient, focused22$56$175
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing18$11$32
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report18$40$130
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft17$800$4,607
Destruction of lens tissue using laser14$286$1,732
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)14$29$80
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient11$75$250
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,762
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,191/year across 4 years
Top 31% in FL for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
17
Companies
135
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,762 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,474
2023
$1,513
2022
$1,547
2021
$229

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,652
AbbVie Inc.
$644
ABBVIE INC.
$574
Allergan, Inc.
$406
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$386
Alcon Vision LLC
$284
Nova Eye, Inc.
$206
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$160
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$116
Glaukos Corporation
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$55
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$54
Thea Pharma Inc.
$42
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$25
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$16
Top 3 companies account for 60.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · IACCESS · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TOTALVISC · Tecnis IOL · VYZULTA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rhopressa
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $99 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Davis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Davis experienced with injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Davis performed 710 injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Davis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Davis received a total of $4,762 from 17 companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Davis's costs compare to other glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physicians in Ellenton?
Dr. Davis's average Medicare payment per service is $71. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Davis) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →